Our People
Experience and vision, dedicated to your success
Abdo has assembled an unparalleled staff of industry experts, bringing holistic experience to navigate around potential pitfalls and a passion for uncovering new opportunities.
We are Abdo.
We are a highly responsive advisory partners who bring a deeper level of expertise and empathy to our clients. With almost sixty years of experience, we are familiar with the rugged path to success and how to navigate its twists and turns.
At Abdo, we think differently than other firms. We’re proactive problem-solvers who go above and beyond every time, providing bright, ongoing guidance through every challenge.
Whether you’re an individual, business, or organization, our people are here to help you solve your challenges.
Meet our team:
Jack Abdo, CPA
Overseeing Abdo’s audit practice, Jack helps organizations navigate the path to success.
Steve Anseth, CPA
Steve brings expertise and passion to nonprofits throughout Minnesota.
Andy Berg, CPA
Andy helps local governments serve their communities more efficiently through auditing and consulting services.
DJ Charley, CPA
DJ collaborates with his clients through financial and operational challenges – providing peace of mind on the path forward.
Jana Cinnamon
As Chief Operating Officer, Jana helps lead the day-to-day operations of Abdo.
Scott Danger, CPA, CVA
Scott helps his clients gain a deeper understanding of their business and its value, enabling them to feel confidence in each step they take.
Leah Davis, CPA
With experience and empathy, Leah develops customized solutions to help employers solve their people challenges.
Jay Dunphy, CPA
Jay’s core principle: help clients navigate bumps by strategically planning ahead for challenges.
Brad Falteysek, CPA
Brad specializes in helping schools and local governments improve their processes and serve their communities.
Eric Hermanson, CPA
Eric harnesses over 25 years of experience to help guide businesses and individuals through tax. estate, and business planning.
Victoria Holthaus, CPA
Victoria helps her clients better understand their long-term financial position, so they can confidently plan for what’s next.
Kevin Kalal, CPA, MBT
Kevin’s focus is on developing creative solutions for minimizing taxes, managing cash flow and strategic planning.
Heidi Lellman, CPA, MBA
Heidi puts her problem-solving skills to use every day to help her clients find creative solutions.
Steve McDonald, CPA
Under Steve’s leadership, Abdo has helped governments, nonprofits and businesses find their path to success.
Jean McGann, CPA
As the President of Abdo Financial Solutions, Jean helps develop customized solutions to meet the needs of government organizations.
Justin Nilson, CPA
Justin enjoys helping local governments create a strategic vision to move forward with confidence.
Tom Olinger, CPA
With a passion for finding creative solutions, Tom specializes in both the government and mutual insurance industries.
Tyler Petzel, CPA
Tyler illuminates important tax savings for his clients with his expertise in changing tax law and knowledge of the R&D tax credit.
Chris Powers, CPA
Chris helps her clients confidently navigate tricky tax laws and complex regulatory challenges.
Matt Ringwelski, CPA
Matt helps his clients incorporate best practices like cash flow management, budgeting, and tax planning into their daily operations.
Bonnie Schwieger, CPA
Bonnie finds joy in helping local governments navigate the road ahead by sparking creative solutions and developing strategic direction.
Darin Styles, CPA, CFE
Darin helps businesses find solutions to their complex challenges with a focus on fraud prevention and forensic analysis.
Tara Torseth, CPA, MBT
Tara focuses her practice on helping clients navigate tax and business planning with ease – helping manufacturers and individuals forge a brighter path forward.
Phillip Wuollet, CPA, M.
Phil leverages teamwork to integrate tax planning into the larger scope of business strategy, helping light the way for economic and operational success.
Of Counsel
Scott Mason, CPA
Now retired from Abdo, Scott maintains a passion for helping family-owned and closely-held businesses stay ahead of the curve.
Doug McDonald, CPA
Now retired from Abdo, Doug continues to develop solutions for client challenges – from entity type to increasing business value.